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Kennedia prostrata
- Native to:
- Australia
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Kennedia
- Species:
- Kennedia prostrata
- USDA Symbol:
- KEPR2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- red
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Can resprout from rootstock after fire; seeds also germinate readily in post-fire conditions.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Prefers coastal and inland sandy soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Warm stratification required — 7–14 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) to break physical dormancy; germination occurs within 2-4 weeks after treatment.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months * place in boiling water, let stand over night, repeat with any unswollen seeds